Goat Cheese Ice Cream

Preparation

Step 1: Prepare the dairy base

In a saucepan, pour the whole milk and heavy cream. Add the sugar and heat over medium heat without boiling, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the vanilla extract until they become slightly pale.

Step 2: Make the custard

Pour the warm milk-cream mixture in a steady stream over the egg yolks while whisking vigorously to prevent cooking them. Return everything to the saucepan and cook over very low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture coats the back of the spoon (about 5 minutes). Do not let it boil.

Step 3: Incorporate the goat cheese

Remove from heat and add the crumbled fresh goat cheese to the warm custard. Whisk until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is perfectly smooth and homogeneous. Stir in the liquid honey and mix one last time.

Step 4: Chill the mixture

Pour the mixture into a clean bowl and let it cool to room temperature for 30 minutes. Then refrigerate for at least 3 hours, ideally overnight, so the base is thoroughly chilled before churning. Patience is essential for a creamy ice cream.

Step 5: Churn the ice cream

Pour the well-chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn for 25 to 30 minutes according to the manufacturer’s instructions, until the ice cream reaches a creamy, firm consistency. Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and place in the freezer for at least 1 hour before serving to allow it to firm up slightly.